Gerwyn Price hits back at critics who warned darts star he’s ‘gone too far’ with body transformation

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Gerwyn Price snapped back at critics of his stunning weight loss by sharing a picture of his impressive body transformation.The World No.13 was told he had ‘gone too far’ with his physique after shedding more than three stone over the last few months.Price has claimed that he feels better than ever after losing weightGettyVincent van der Voort pointed out the major change in size of the Welshman when speaking on a podcast earlier this week. “He used to have a lot of muscle – he was massive,’ Van der Voort said. “Now he looks like a kid! “Pretty soon, he’ll be getting beaten up by Bradley Brooks. He used to be so broad, always in the gym. But he’s gone too far now. “He really should put some weight back on – this isn’t good.” Van der Voort added: “It’s not that I’m worried about him – for all I care, he can lose even more – but it’s meant as friendly advice. “I’d tell him to eat a bit more. He owns a fish and chip shop, so that shouldn’t be a problem!”Price has clearly taken issue with the comments, despite the Dutchman making it clear he didn’t want to mock him.And he posted on Instagram with a caption seemingly aimed at his critics, writing: Concerned about my weight loss?“Well, don’t be, I feel and look better than ever.”Price’s post included a new picture showing him with a muscly, toned body and another with his previous physique.Price posted a picture of his fresh physique on social media, hitting back at critics@gerwynpriceiceman180 / InstagramHe also shared a picture of his previous physique to show the huge difference@gerwynpriceiceman180 / Instagram‘I feel a lot better in myself’ Speaking last month, Price opened up on his weight loss journey and discussed the impact on himself mentally and physically.‘The Ice Man’ said: “I’ve been playing right through losing weight. It’s gradually happened over the last six months or so.“You know how much darts is on these days, no chance for rest. “While I’ve been playing, I’ve been losing weight slowly, and it’s been working.”“Just mentally, I feel a lot better in myself,” he added. “When I’m putting on a medium shirt instead of an XL, it feels a little bit better. “As long as I’m confident in myself and feeling better when I go up on stage, it can only help.’Price has always had a bulky, muscly build compared to others on the ocheGettyBut he has clearly been getting leaner as fans and players alike noticed the changeGettyWhen is Price next in action?Price has recently been in action at Players Championship 33. Having won the Players Championship 26, he was on the lookout for another title, but a defeat to Wessel Nijman ended that hope.Nijman thrashed him 6-0 in the quarter-finals, before going on to clinch his second ranking title of 2025 following an impressive 8-5 victory over Luke Woodhouse.Despite his defeat, Price still topped The Players Championship Order of Merit, earning a total of £103,000 in prize money to secure the No.1 seeding for Minehead.The Welshman previously reached the Players Championship Finals decider in 2019, before losing 11–9 to Michael van Gerwen.He is scheduled to face German Max Hopp on Friday, November 21.